[ES_JOBS_NET] Climate Advisor - Columbus, NRDC

Christine Wiedinmyer christine.wiedinmyer.ucar at gmail.com
Fri Jan 18 19:07:43 MST 2019


https://careers-nrdc.icims.com/jobs/4094/climate-advisor---columbus/job

 

Climate Advisor - Columbus

 


Overview


The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is the nation's most effective
environmental action organization. We use law, science and the support of
3.1 million members and online activists to protect the planet's wildlife
and wild places and to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all living
things. NRDC was founded in 1970 and our staff helped write some of
America's bedrock environmental laws, including the Clean Air Act, and many
of the implementing regulations; our climate and clean energy cases have
played a major role shaping current climate policy throughout the country.
Today, our staff of more than 500 lawyers, scientists, economists, policy
and communications experts, and others, work out of offices in New York,
Washington, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Bozeman, Montana, and
Beijing.

 

Position Summary:

 

NRDC is seeking a Climate Advisor to work with the City of Columbus as part
of the American Cities Climate Challenge (ACCC). The American Cities Climate
Challenge is an unprecedented opportunity for 20 ambitious cities to
significantly deepen and accelerate their efforts to tackle climate change
and promote a sustainable future for their residents. The Climate Advisor
will work with city officials to assist with the execution of initiatives
designed to advance carbon reductions through policies and programs focused
primarily on building energy efficiency policy and renewable energy
financing with potential to support transportation work.  The Climate
Advisor will be part of a network of similar positions located in cities
across the country to support these building, energy, and transportation
initiatives and will therefore be engaged at the local, regional, and
national levels to advance the city's goals. The position will interface
with key influencers and decision-makers within city government, the
residential, commercial, and industrial building industry, building owners,
utility companies, and other organizations in the community.  The Climate
Advisor will be seconded to Office of Sustainability and will work closely
with the Assistant Director of Sustainability.

Location: Columbus, OH

 

This is a limited term role through 12/31/2020

 

Learn more about the ACCC at:
<https://www.bloomberg.org/program/environment/climatechallenge/>
https://www.bloomberg.org/program/environment/climatechallenge/


Responsibilities


*	Project Management: Develop and execute a detailed work plan to
implement the city's plans for climate mitigation through transportation and
buildings policies and programs with expertise in performance management.  

*	Stakeholder Outreach and Management: Lead various work streams
including but not limited to outreach to stakeholders, both internal to city
government and the broader community of private sector, non-profit,
philanthropic, and community partners; drafting internal and public-facing
documents;  navigating internal city processes in coordination with our
partners; develop public outreach and engagement strategies for buildings
priorities including: passing a benchmarking ordinance, accelerating the
City's  current energy efficiency and renewable energy financing programs,
and building a residential PACE program. Experience incorporating the
perspectives of multiple communities, including communities of color, in the
consideration of impacts and outcomes of a decision-making process.   

*	Education and Policy Engagement: Educate city stakeholders and the
local community on the importance of addressing climate change through
transportation and buildings policies and programs. Successfully support
sustainability measures in the face of competing city priorities. Provide
legislative review and policy research and analysis, with a focus on
buildings policies and programs, specifically financing programs and
residential PACE, a benchmarking building energy policy, and building energy
audit programs. Experience with Ohio law and policy is preferred. Develop an
engagement strategy to better represent Columbus residents and stakeholders
interests on climate issues, focusing on opportunity communities that are
often underrepresented in civic forums.    
*	Network Development: Develop and manage strong relationships with
the city government, key stakeholders, and partners in the community.
Maintain appropriate communication and information flow with community
partners.
*	Challenge Participation: Actively participate in the ACCC network of
cities. This includes joining regularly scheduled calls, participating in
online trainings, and attending in-person convenings.


Qualifications


*	 Bachelor's degree in a related field; Master's degree preferred
*	At least 3 years of advocacy experience on climate and
transportation policy. Additional experience with buildings or clean energy
policy preferred.
*	Experience working at the city level preferred
*	Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical, and interpersonal skills
*	Experience managing projects in a team setting, including developing
project plans and managing timelines
*	Experience working at the intersection of equity and environment
preferred
*	Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders to achieve goals.
*	Excellent writing skills, strong verbal communication, and confident
public speaker with an ability to present to diverse audiences, specifically
racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse communities.

NRDC is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We are equal
opportunity employers and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the
basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity and
expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran
status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local
law. We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a pleasant
working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and commensurate
with experience. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for
positions based in San Francisco, CA we will consider for employment
qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

 

To apply, please visit  <http://www.nrdc.org/careers> www.nrdc.org/careers
and upload your resume and cover letter through our online portal.  We would
like you to upload any additional papers or project work that you think
would showcase your abilities. Please no phone calls, emails, faxes or
in-person resume drop-offs. Please reference where you saw this posting.
NRDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

If you are having technical difficulty while applying, please reach out to
Customer Care by dialing 1-800-889-4422.

 

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